When the students of the University of Guelph come back to campus next week, they’ll find an even less-tolerant attitude, at least in regards to those that commit sexual violence. At a Board of Governance meeting before the holiday, the U of G enacted new policies and resources aimed to support any and all victims of sexual violence on campus. Continue reading “U of G Strengthens Sexual Violence Policy”
From Texas, to Philadelphia to New England to Western New York, the creepy clown phenomenon is a thing, and it seems to be spreading, even to the campus of the University of Guelph. Continue reading “Creepy Clown Phenomenon Hitting Guelph Now?”
Here in Canada, we like to look at the Presidential Election circus south of the border with a degree of smug self-satisfaction, but you never know, maybe people in Canada like what Trump’s standing for, whatever it is. Some of them, may even go to the University of Guelph. Continue reading “Make Guelph Great Again?!?!”
It’s Back to School time here in Guelph and other places, but for the Royal City there are a couple of important changes to make note of, and some new rules to keep in mind as we start the real new year, post-Labour Day. Continue reading “Back to School Tips – Renting, Transit and Safe Semester”
It’s coming! Or rather, They’re coming! Back to School time will soon be upon us, and along with heading back to the books, the classes, the seminars, the study sessions, and the seemingly never-ending stream of projects, essays, and reports, the students of the University of Guelph will soon be coming back… to party! That may be an over-generalization, but it’s also true that Downtown Guelph is going to get very busy again on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. This is where the Nightlife Task Force comes into play. Continue reading “GUELPH POLITICAST #46 – Nightlife Task Force”
In the kind of academic/corporate partnership that should give most people pause, the University of Guelph announced today that it has been given a $460,000 donation by Nestle Waters Canada to “conduct leading-edge groundwater research in Wellington County.” Continue reading “Nestle Gives $460K to UofG to Study the Groundwater it Wants to Take”
Every week, the City of Guelph and other groups send out notices to announce new events, imperatives, and information that you need to know. Here is this week in press releases. Continue reading “This Week in Press Releases – April 11-15, 2016”
Flashback! The local sports rumour mill is churning with mention of the possibility that the Toronto Argonauts might be holding their 2016 training camp in the Royal City. Specifically, at Alumni Stadium at the University of Guelph. Continue reading “Are the Argos Coming Back to Guelph for Training Camp?”
With the fate of the University of Guelph Universal Bus Pass (UPass) in the balance, the Central Student Association at the U of G is reopening voting tomorrow (Wednesday) in an effort to meet quorum and approve of the new cost structure, phasing in a $50 increase over five years. Continue reading “CSA Re-Opens Vote to Determine Fate of the UPass”
Every week, the City of Guelph and other groups send out notices to announce new events, imperatives, and information that you need to know. Here is this week in press releases. Continue reading “This Week in Press Releases – March 21-25, 2016”
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